For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 703 students in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC are East Columbus Junior-senior High School and Thomas Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Waccamaw, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Waccamaw have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Columbus Junior-senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32 Gator Lane
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-4094
Grades: 7-12
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 Rube Mccray Circle
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-2237
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Flemington Dr
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450
(910) 646-3088
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC include East Columbus Junior-senior High School and Thomas Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Waccamaw, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Waccamaw, NC?
Lake Waccamaw, NC public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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